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Group aims to save Donington Park
Supporters of Donington Park begin an internet campaign to save the East Midlands track.
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India races towards Formula 1 future
India hopes to make a breakthrough in F1 through its teams, drivers and forthcoming Grand Prix.
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Donington owners 'close to deal'
A deal to secure the future of Donington Park racetrack could soon be agreed, according to the owners.
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Circuit gets ready for Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit's managing director claims redevelopment at the Northamptonshire venue is on time for the Grand Prix.
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Privacy threatened by online life
Online exhibitionists who share intimate photos and life stories affect the privacy of everyone, claims an academic.
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Has downturn left F1 underpowered?
The richest sport in the world, Formula 1 motor racing, is facing a far rockier road in 2009.
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Rugby star receives a knighthood
A rugby star and the head of a wildlife charity are among those recognised in the New Year Honours list across the region.
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Brothers' cherry-picker rally bid
Two brothers from Perthshire are planning to complete next year's 10,000-mile Mongol Rally in a cherry-picker.
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Fatal race bike crash 'accident'
The death of a man during a bike racing day at a motorsports circuit was due to a "momentary error", an inquest hears
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Bid to stop driving circuit fails
Conservationists fail to overturn planning permission for a new driving circuit on an airfield in West Oxfordshire.
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Donington 'unlikely to host F1'
A motorsport expert says he doubts Donington Park will ever be able to host Formula One races.
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Drivers set for rally challenge
Contenders prepare for the final leg of a major international rallying event due to kick off in Perthshire.
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Toyota's exit adds to F1 woes
Just days after the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi showed that Formula One has not lost its taste for flagrant financial excess, the series has once again run head on into economic realty.
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Donington Park track owner dies
Donington Park motor racing track owner Tom Wheatcroft dies after a long illness, his spokesman confirms.
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Silverstone circuit turns profit
Silverstone Holdings, which hosted its last British Grand Prix this year, says it made a £600,000 operating profit in 2008.
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PM leads celebrations for Button
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has led the UK in congratulating Jenson Button for winning the Formula One world title.
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Concorde in service for weddings
A Concorde passenger jet is brought back into service at Brooklands aviation museum - as a venue for weddings.
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Australian fans face booze limit
Australian police are gearing up for an annual crackdown on motor-racing fans - limiting race-goers to 24 cans of beer a day.
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Saudis confirm Liverpool interest
A Saudi prince declares he is ready to buy half of Liverpool Football Club, in a deal worth up to £350m.
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Speedway continues despite fears
Birmingham's speedway team will be allowed to continue using their home stadium for another year, despite complaints from nearby residents.
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